Overtime has not been the Vegas Golden Knights' friend this season. For a second straight matchup, Vegas fell in extra time, losing to the Columbus Blue Jackets, 2-1.
LAS VEGAS -- Cole Sillinger scored 52 seconds into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 2-1 victory against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. Adam Fantilli scored in his 100th career NHL game and Elvis Merzlikins made 25 saves for the Blue Jackets (25-19-7), who have won two in a row.
Columbus kicked off a key road trip with a big victory thanks to a dedication to the defensive side of the puck
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime, with Cole Sillinger scoring the game-winner, as the Knights suffered their second straight home loss in overtime.
Elvis Merzļikins made 25 saves on 26 VGK shots. The Blue Jacket PK went 1/1, stopping the only Vegas power play. What's Next: The Jackets travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Hockey Club for the first time.
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Cole Sillinger, who missed the previous three games because of an upper-body injury, scored on a rebound 52 seconds into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jack
Ilya Samsonov made a pair of impressive saves early in overtime to keep the Golden Knights alive, but he had no chance on the third attempt as the Columbus Blue Jackets escaped T-Mobile Arena with a 2-1 overtime victory Thursday night.
The Utah Hockey Club haven’t been very effective at winning close games recently, losing three straight after the score was tied or after holding the lead during the third period. Utah will try to close out January on a positive note when it hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night in Salt Lake City.
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